After tension between Russia and Britain in Europe ended with the June 1878 Congress of Berlin, Russia turned its attention to Central Asia. That same summer, Russia sent an uninvited diplomatic mission … See more

With Ayub Khan defeated, the war was officially over and the British selected and supported a new Amir – Abdur Rahman Khan son … See more

In November 1878, at the start of the war, the British established three Field Forces – designated Peshawar Valley, Kurram Valley and Kandahar respectively – each of which invaded See more

This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Abdur Rahman Khan". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 1 (11th ed.). … See more

First phase
The first campaign began in November 1878 when a British force of about 50,000 fighting men, mostly Indians, was distributed into … See more

There were several decisive actions in the Second Anglo–Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. Here are the battles and actions in chronological order. An asterisk (*) indicates a clasp was awarded for that particular battle with the Afghanistan Medal. See more

• First Anglo-Afghan War
• Third Anglo-Afghan War
• European influence in Afghanistan See more